Butler Co. Sheriff Gives Ideas for Immigration Reform

BUTLER COUNTY -- Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones, a longtime proponent for immigration reform, is promoting his ideas concerning the topic.

Jones will head to Washington, D.C., to participate in discussions as a member of the National Sheriff's Association Immigration Committee.

In a press release, Jones said he would like to see any new immigration reform package contain the following eight principles:

• Our nation's borders must be 100% secured
• There must be severe penalties for employesr and companies who employ illegals
• The flow of illegal drugs crossing our borders must be stopped, with enforcement.
• Welfare and other Social Services programs should not be provided for anyone who is in "Illegal" status or in the process of becoming legal.
• No jobs without proper work visas until gaining legal status.
• No voting rights for non-U.S. citizens.
• No "jumping to the front of the line." Must let those who are already in the process of becoming legal remain first in line.
• Governors of border states must have substantial involvement in establishing any immigration reform policies.